Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm: Installation: Installation

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TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM
1. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm, Bolts And Nuts
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  HINT:
  
  Fully tighten the bolts after stabilizing the suspension.
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
1. Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply a load to the rear suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.
  
  Fig 2: Inspecting Suspension
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FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM
1. Fully tighten the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm, Bolts And Nuts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Bolt A
  
  Torque: 95 N*m (970 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf)
  
  Bolt B
  
  Torque: 100 N*m (1,020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE:
  Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER
1. Install the rear floor side member cover with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Side Member Cover And Retaining Screws
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INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR See step 7
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT
VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 1
PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a tester) . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 2
PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a screen) . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 3
INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 4
ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 5